Cardiac ICU Step-Down Patient Care Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff in delivering safe, compassionate care.

You will monitor vital signs, help with hygiene and mobility, and prepare patient rooms while documenting intake/output and assisting with basic procedures. CPR required on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Obtains and records daily weight.
• Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff in delivering safe, compassionate care.

You will monitor vital signs, help with hygiene and mobility, and prepare patient rooms while documenting intake/output and assisting with basic procedures. CPR required on hire.